Robbers believed to be brandishing a sledge hammer and a metal bar have targeted a supermarket cigarette kiosk.

Police confirmed a team were called to Morrisons in The Peel Centre, Skimped Hill Lane, at 12.30am on Sunday.

Three men are believed to have entered the shop and threatened staff before helping themselves to items from the cigarette kiosk.

Hannah Williams, Thames Valley Police spokeswoman, said: “The offenders left in a vehicle believed to be a BMW and had been armed with what is believed to be a sledge hammer and metal bar.

“We are investigating a robbery and are appealing to any witnesses to come forward.”

The raiders stole cigarettes from a tobacco kiosk and a cash drawer and drove away in a vehicle which was believed to be a BMW.

One was wearing a white hooded top and cream trousers.

Another of the men was wearing a dark hooded top and dark trousers.

The third was wearing a white hooded top.

Detective Sergeant John Slater, from Maidenhead Force CID, said: “I am appealing for anyone who has any information about the incident or who saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area during and prior to the robbery to speak to police